The lion (Panthera leo)
is one of the five big cats in the genus Panthera and a member of the family
Felidae. For all of their roaring, growling, and ferociousness,
lions are family animals and truly social – however, from time immemorial they
are known for their strength and power.

In case you are
wondering what that tweet by zoo was about - !-alion has been shot dead after escaping its
enclosure at a zoo in Belgium.It is
reported that the female lion escaped
its enclosure at Planckendael Zoo, but did not get out of the zoo grounds. The
site was evacuated and closed while a veterinarian tried to sedate the animal.Later it was shot dead !.. ..Miles away in Mozambique, and
widely in Africa where lions are found, the continent’s most recognized
predator is facing a growing threat. National Geographic reports that as tigers in Asia have become scarcer in the wild
(fewer than 4,000 are estimated to remain), other big cats around the world are
being targeted for their parts: leopards, jaguars—and now African lions.Conservation groups in East and southern
Africa say that during the past three years, increasing numbers of lions have
been killed and mutilated for their claws and teeth, likely to satisfy demand
in China and Southeast Asia, where the parts appear to mainly be used as
pendants and amulets.

In the evening of day 2 [24th
June 2018] of Aani Brahmothsavam at Thiruvallikkeni, it was the majestic Simha
[lion] as vahanam. The most beautiful, powerful, gracious Sri Azhagiya Singar had purappadu atop ‘simham’ and gave darshan
to devotees.

BoothathAzhwaar says ~ to
those enlightened ones, Lord Sriman Narayana with red lotus eyes is the most
excellent companion. Those who forget His names are not worthy of their
names; one should very firmly believe that the bearer of Dharma, Madhava
is supreme and habituate oneself to chanting His name all the time.